Nobody wants to be the extra in the horror movie that ties up the serial killer with a belt only to have him get away before the next cut scene. Avoid saying "But he was just here!" with these DIY cuffs.

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Over at the DIY tutorial site Instructables, user Jake22 has put together a guide using cheap and strong paracord to make a pair of impromptu handcuffs. While you might not have any intention of making handcuffs any time soon, the knot-magic he uses is worth checking out the tutorial—he uses a combination of a friction hitch and square knot to create a super strong combination knot.

Whether you're binding arms, lashing together tent poles, or tying down gear on the bed of a truck, a good knot is great to have—it's even great for wrapping your luggage handle for easy identification. Check out his tutorial for additional information and a step-by-step walk through.